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  • Ophthalmic Artery Occlusion

    Dec 17 2018 by Evan Frigoletto

    Male patient with known left-sided 100% carotid artery occlusion presents with ipsilateral nonperfusion of the ophthalmic artery. Presenting visual acuity is NLP, with normal IOP. Fundus photograph shows severely attenuated arteries and veins with diffuse peripheral retinal atrophy and disc pallor. Other ocular findings consistent with ischemia include diffuse conjunctival injection, florid iris neovascularization and 360 degree synechial angle closure.

    Photographer: Diane Zellers, Geisinger Eye Institute, Danville, Pennsylvania

    Imaging device: Montage photograph with Zeiss FF450 plus

    Condition/keywords: ophthalmic artery occlusion